Tech Tip-loosening Axle nuts and flange bolts

[mr.utility at highstream.net (David Utley)]

Quoting Rick Kellner <rfkellner@snet.net>:

> I am sure the more experienced mechanics know this trick but it was a
> new one for me and so I want to share it.  To keep the axle from turning
> when loosening axle nuts or axle flange bolts simply put a screwdriver
> in one of the cooling vent holes of the disc brake.   It will become
> wedged when the axle has some torque on it. 
> Rick K.


Another thing that might help when doing the drive flange bolts is keeping the 
wheel/tire on, and using that as leverage.  It works a treat!

Cheers,

David Utley
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